They sent him to find a killer.

What he found was a secret worth dying for.

And he might be next.

In the sun-scorched wilderness of the Northern Transvaal, Detective Sergeant Kobus Roode arrives to investigate the brutal murder of a fellow officer. But this is no simple crime. He soon discovers the dig site of a world-renowned professor who has vanished without a trace, leaving behind whispers of a legendary treasure.

The professor’s ruthless assistants, led by the cunning fugitive Rocco del Siva, are hiding a dark secret. They’ve found the fabled Treasures of Monomotapa. They’ve already killed to protect their discovery, and now Roode is in their crosshairs. Trapped and cut off, Roode must outwit a cold-blooded mastermind who believes murder is just another tool of the trade.

When the fiery and independent farm owner, Lettie Botha, is dragged into the deadly game, the stakes become brutally personal. Now, Roode isn’t just fighting for justice, he’s fighting for her life in a desperate chase where every shadow could hide a killer and every decision could be his last.

This high-octane classic action thriller blends gripping mystery with the rugged adventure of a bygone era. Perfect for fans of Wilbur Smith, Alistair MacLean, and pulse-pounding pulp fiction.

Gold, danger, and a legacy untold. The Treasures of Monomotapa delivers an electrifying fifth chapter in the SA Police Series, packed with more pulp, action, and mystery than ever before. If you’re ready for high-stakes discovery, the hunt starts today.